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updated 11 days ago

Indigo Books and Music

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Indigo Books and Music Inc., commonly known as Indigo, is a leading Canadian retailer headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. Founded in 1996, Indigo has established itself as a prominent player in the bookselling industry, with a strong presence across Canada. The company operates numerous stores nationwide, offering a diverse range of products, including books, e-readers, stationery, and lifestyle items. Indigo is renowned for its unique shopping experience, combining a passion for reading with a curated selection of gifts and home décor. The retailer has achieved significant milestones, including the launch of its online platform, which has expanded its reach and accessibility. As a market leader, Indigo continues to innovate, fostering a love for literature and creativity in communities across Canada.

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25

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25

Industry Benchmark

Indigo Books and Music's score of 25 is lower than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Indigo Books and Music's reported carbon emissions

In 2019, Indigo Books and Music reported total carbon emissions of approximately 309,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 5,768,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 11,222,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions related to waste generated in operations, which amounted to about 5,281,000 kg CO2e. Despite the significant emissions, there are currently no publicly disclosed reduction targets or climate pledges from Indigo Books and Music. The company has not cascaded any emissions data from a parent organization, indicating that all reported figures are derived directly from its own operations. Indigo's commitment to addressing climate change remains unclear, as no specific initiatives or targets have been outlined in the available data. As the retail industry increasingly focuses on sustainability, Indigo Books and Music may need to establish clear climate commitments to align with industry standards and expectations.

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2019
Scope 1
5,768,000
Scope 2
11,222,000
Scope 3
5,281,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Indigo Books and Music's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Indigo Books and Music is in CA, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Indigo Books and Music is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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